April 21, 2026, would have been the late Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday, and her son, King Charles III, is leading the tributes for her on this special day.

Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022. She was 96 years old.

King Charles III Leads Tributes for Queen Elizabeth II

According to a report by CNN, King Charles shared a personal message on his mother’s birth anniversary, which has been shared online,

“Her near century was one of remarkable change, and yet, through each passing decade, through every transformation, she remained constant, steadfast and wholly devoted to the people she served,” he said in the video.

The royal family’s social media pages shared a photo of the smiling queen with a simple caption, “Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022.”

You can watch King Charles III’s full message below.

Memorial Project for Queen Elizabeth II

To commemorate Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles and Queen Camilla will be showed the final design of a traditional bronze statue of the late queen as part of a memorial project, according to BBC.

The statue, which will be 9.84 feet tall, will be placed in St. James’s Park. It is inspired by the 1955 painting of the late Queen by Pietro Annigoni.

Aside from this bronze statue, a bust of the Queen in her later years is also part of the memorial project. A bronze statue of her husband, the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, will likewise be included.

A digital historical archive will also be created as part of the project and will include memories and history of royal events.

Many people believe that starting a business always requires money. While having capital can certainly help, it is not always necessary. In reality, there are many ways to start earning income using only your time, skills, and creativity.

If you are currently struggling financially and need to earn money immediately—even within the same day—there are several simple business ideas you can start right away without spending anything.

The key is to focus on services instead of products. Services rely on effort rather than capital, which means you can start immediately using what you already have.

Here are nine practical business ideas you can try today if you need to earn money quickly without any upfront investment.

1. Offer Errand Services

Many people are simply too busy to complete everyday tasks. This creates an opportunity for you to earn money by offering errand services.

You can help people with tasks such as:

• Buying groceries
• Picking up packages
• Paying bills
• Dropping off documents
• Waiting in line for services

Start by offering your service to neighbors, coworkers, or friends through social media. Even charging a small service fee can quickly add up if you complete multiple errands in a day.

Since this only requires your time and willingness to help, it is one of the easiest ways to earn money immediately.

2. Sell Unused Items Online

One of the fastest ways to earn money within the day is by selling items you already own but no longer use.

Look around your home and identify things such as:

• Clothes you rarely wear
• Old gadgets or accessories
• Books
• Kitchen tools
• Unused decorations

Take clear photos and post them on Facebook Marketplace, community groups, or messaging apps. Price them slightly lower than market value to attract buyers quickly.

Many people manage to sell items within hours, especially if the price is reasonable.

3. Offer Cleaning Services

Cleaning services are always in demand. Many homeowners would gladly pay someone to help clean their house, yard, or garage.

You can offer services such as:

• Basic house cleaning
• Garage organizing
• Yard sweeping
• Dishwashing
• Laundry assistance

Start by posting in local Facebook groups or messaging neighbors. Since this type of service requires effort rather than capital, it is perfect for earning money quickly.

Even a single cleaning job can bring immediate income on the same day.

4. Become a Local Delivery Helper

With the rise of online selling and food deliveries, many small sellers need help delivering items to customers.

If you have a bicycle, motorcycle, or even just the ability to walk short distances, you can offer delivery services for local sellers.

Message online sellers in your area and offer to deliver their orders for a small fee. Some sellers are happy to outsource deliveries because it saves them time and effort.

This can quickly turn into multiple delivery tasks in one day.

5. Offer Basic Tech Help

Not everyone is comfortable with technology. Many people need help with simple tasks like setting up apps, installing software, or fixing small phone or computer issues.

If you have basic tech knowledge, you can offer help such as:

• Installing applications
• Setting up email accounts
• Cleaning phone storage
• Troubleshooting slow devices
• Teaching basic smartphone usage

Even simple tech assistance can be valuable to those who struggle with digital devices.

You can charge a small service fee and finish multiple tasks within the same day.

6. Offer Writing or Typing Services

If you have access to a computer or smartphone and can type quickly, you can offer writing or typing services.

Examples include:

• Typing handwritten notes
• Creating simple documents
• Transcribing audio recordings
• Writing short social media captions

Students, small businesses, and content creators often need quick help with these tasks.

Promote your service on social media or among friends who might need assistance.

7. Pet Sitting or Dog Walking

Pet owners sometimes need someone to watch or walk their pets while they are busy or away from home.

You can offer services such as:

• Dog walking
• Pet feeding
• Short-term pet sitting
• Cleaning pet areas

This can be a fun and easy way to earn money while spending time with animals.

Ask neighbors or post in community groups to find pet owners who need help.

8. Offer Simple Tutoring

If you are good at a particular subject, you can offer tutoring services to students who need help.

This could include:

• Basic math tutoring
• English conversation practice
• Homework assistance
• Exam preparation

You do not need to be a professional teacher. Many parents simply want someone patient who can help their children understand lessons better.

Even short tutoring sessions can provide immediate income.

9. Social Media Posting for Small Businesses

Many small businesses want to promote their products online but do not have the time to manage their social media pages.

You can offer simple services such as:

• Posting product photos
• Writing captions
• Replying to basic messages
• Sharing posts in groups

If you already spend time on social media, this can easily become a small service business.

Start by contacting small online sellers and offering affordable help managing their posts.

When money is tight, the most important thing is to focus on action instead of waiting for the perfect opportunity. Many successful entrepreneurs started with nothing but determination and a willingness to work.

The good news is that earning money does not always require large investments. By offering useful services, helping others solve small problems, and using the skills you already have, it is possible to start earning income immediately.

Try one or two of these ideas today and see which works best for you. Sometimes, the simplest opportunities can lead to bigger business ideas in the future.

Remember, every successful business once started with a single small step.

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Fine foods wholesaler European Foods has been snapped up by New West Foods for an undisclosed sum.

The purchase by the Venoutsos family business will see two of Western Australia’s largest homegrown food distributors form a single entity employing about 80 staff.

European Foods is a big name in WA’s gourmet food scene as a significant importer of specialty food and beverage brands from Europe. 

It was the first company to import Parmigiano Reggiano and Campari apertif into the state.

New West Foods managing director Damon Venoutsos said the acquisition was a defining moment for WA’s food distribution industry.

“This acquisition sees an additional range including premium chocolate from Belgium in the Callebaut brand, and cheeses from all over the world including Netherlands, France, UK, Italy and Switzerland,” he said.

“We also see the brands known, created by European Foods decades ago, and admired in food service kitchens across the state, including BIBO, Eureka, Pradera and Cecilia, being available now and complementary to the New West Foods range. 

“It is anticipated this consolidation will see efficiencies and improvement in distribution costs, at a time when food pricing pressure in domestic markets is high and increasing.” 

European Foods is a 90-year-old business founded by Giovanni Re, whose family migrated to Perth from Sicily.

It is best known as the former owner of Leederville’s The Re Store.

The Re family retained ownership of the Re Store when European Foods was sold to the Yukich family’s Y Group in 2019.

New West Food was established in 1988 by Constantine and Despa Venoutsos and has grown into the state’s largest independent food service products distributor.

New West processes more than 200 tonnes of fresh seafood per year, and more than 300 tonnes of Australian and New Zealand cheese at its Malaga base.

A 3.5-year contract to supply food to Optus Stadium signed in 2024 is among New West’s most prominent deals.

The sale includes European Foods’ new Osborne Park warehouse which incorporates the Cheese Cathedral, claimed to be the largest cheese room in Australia.

The former Northbridge warehouse was offloaded to Live Nation last year for $10m. 

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Good afternoon, and welcome, everyone, to our investor briefing. I’ll start off by giving some highlights from our fiscal year 2025 financial results before sharing some updates on our MRA progress as well as our outlook and strategy.

Operationally, our occupancy has held relatively steady at 67.7% with a portfolio WALE of 4.5 years. We executed about 407,000 square feet of accretive leases in 2025, which is about 11.5% of our portfolio NLA. Our portfolio valuations dipped slightly at negative 1.6% to USD 913.8 million, while aggregate leverage increased to 58.4%. As of December 31, 2025, our weighted average interest rate was 4.58%, slightly improved from 4.69% in third quarter of 2025.

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Last week, the BSE benchmark eked out a marginal gain of 5.7 points, while the NSE Nifty dipped 16.5 points.

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The market capitalisation (mcap) of Infosys jumped Rs 23,404.55 crore to Rs 6,71,366.53 crore.

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The valuation of Bajaj Finance climbed Rs 6,720.28 crore to Rs 6,52,396.39 crore and that of Bharti Airtel edged higher by Rs 3,791.9 crore to Rs 12,01,832.74 crore.
The mcap of ICICI Bank went up Rs 2,458.49 crore to Rs 9,95,184.46 crore.However, the market valuation of Reliance Industries tumbled Rs 35,116.76 crore to Rs 20,85,218.71 crore.

The mcap of LIC dropped by Rs 15,559.49 crore to Rs 5,50,021.80 crore.

The valuation of State Bank of India declined by Rs 7,522.96 crore to Rs 8,96,662.19 crore and that of HDFC Bank slid Rs 5,724.03 crore to Rs 15,43,019.64 crore.

The mcap of Larsen & Toubro dipped by Rs 4,185.39 crore to Rs 5,55,459.56 crore.

Reliance Industries remained the most-valued domestic firm, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and LIC.